The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) recently provided $800,000 to Albany Molecular Research, Inc., to offset added costs associated with the energy-efficient and renewable energy measures for its expansion projects in Albany and at the research center in North Syracuse.
When an HVACR contractor needs his refrigerant tank emptied, he either pays a specialist to make a visit or he drops into a distributor, who provides such services and pays them to empty it. In the Phoenix area, HVACR contractors have another option — thanks to the opening of, and services provided by, Efficient Cylinder Management Inc. (ECMI).
The Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors Association announced the enrollment of 24 new contractor members in the most recent edition of its publication Florida Forum.
Reedy Industries Inc. announced the recent acquisition of RC Mechanical Services Corp., a company based in Independence, MO. It will be integrated into Lippert Mechanical, Reedy’s service company in Kansas City.
The Behler-Young Co., Grand Rapids, MI, one of the leading names in wholesale A/C and heating products, recently opened up its newest training center in New Hudson, MI.
S. I. Goldman Co./Comfort Systems USA, a mechanical contractor, has been honored by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) with its Construction Safety Excellence Award.
The Trane Company has been selected by Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital of Alexandria, LA, to manage construction of its new central utility plant. The project represents an investment of approximately $9.3 million by the hospital, including a significant amount of Trane equipment and state-of-the-art controls for the facility.
A unique opportunity for Kenosha-area contractors is being developed at the Kenosha Trade and Commerce Park. The development will offer 90,000 square feet of retail, office, and warehousing space to contractors, tradesmen, and retailers.
Net metering will be tested through pilot programs run by Louisville Gas and Electric Co. (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Co. (KU). The three-year pilots will allow 25 customers of each utility to try net metering, with residential customers limited to 10-kW systems and nonresidential customers limited to 25-kW systems.